More spying and lying from the Trump administration
The Trump administration has quietly moved to extend and make permanent the government's authority to spy on all persons in America.
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'We get it, you don't like Trump. Now write better jokes'
Since Mr. Trump became a serious candidate for president in 2015, late night comedians, especially the four heavily political ones have beat the same jokes and concepts about the man to death.
What could sink Trump's chances in 2020?
What factors usually re-elect or throw out incumbent presidents? The economy counts most.
Trump Doctrine emerges to address foreign threats
In pursuing American foreign policy, some presidents found it necessary to develop clear doctrines to articulate their purpose. While most were formulated in the last 100 years, the practice began much earlier.
Buying Greenland: Trump haters mock the idea, but China is paying attention
The moment The Wall Street Journal article appeared revealing President Trump was mulling over the idea of the United States buying Greenland, the autonomous Danish territory in the Atlantic, ankle-biters began to mock the idea.
The New York Times officially becomes a joke newspaper
There was a day, not so very long ago, when The New York Times shone brighter than all others and adhered to the highest of standards. But not anymore. Not even close.
BDS hides behind free speech to dodge accountability
The House of Representatives recently voted 398-17 to reject the global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions effort against Israel. Against this lopsided vote, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar offered a resolution defending BDS as an exercise of free speech by Americans.
The United States is not like the rest of the world on gun control
Whether you or your family may have been a victim of violence can have "pro" or "con" effect on your view on guns, and it's easy to understand either reaction.
'Progressive' fantasies about guns
The idea that Americans have a constitutional right to own and possess firearms appalls today's progressives. They believe that if they could just rid the nation of guns, then armed robberies, gang violence, mass shootings, rape, violent crime and maybe even suicide would vanish and we could all live peacefully ever after.
Woodstock, the last word
Well, all the palaver about the 50th anniversary of Woodstock has finally shut down. The reminiscences, the brave statements, the claptrap about how beautiful we all were -- it is over.
Why Kamala Harris is not ready for prime time
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is attacking Bernie Sanders' Medicare for All plan, reportedly telling donors in the Hamptons this weekend that she has "not been comfortable with Bernie's plan."
Supporting airspace infrastructure
Our air transportation system, like much of the nation's infrastructure, is badly in need of both investment and reform.
The anti-Israel lobby
While Ms. Tlaib and Ms. Omar support boycotting Israelis they profess outrage that Israelis might choose to boycott them.
BOOK REVIEW: 'The Way We Eat Now'
There's a lot to chew on in food writer Bee Wilson's latest book, and her writing style -- informed, thoughtful, amusing and never preachy -- makes it all digestible.
In de Blasio's New York, resisting arrest has unfortunate consequences -- for the arresting officer
You had to pity New York Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill as he defended his firing of white Officer Daniel Pantaleo for the chokehold death five years ago of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who had resisted arrest.
First Russia, now racism
For two years, America heard practically nothing from the mainstream media but Russia collusion, Russia conspiracy, Russia obstruction of justice -- President Donald Trump has stolen the election from Hillary Clinton and now must be impeached. Now, there's a new narrative in town: Racism.
How federalism is making a difference on Western lands
Federal agencies' priorities and incentives are less connected to the land, which has resulted in blanket solutions to nuanced problems. The good news is, the federal government is starting to notice the benefits of state management. F
Tackling surprise medical billing with arbitration
You visit the hospital for a procedure or perhaps for an emergency. You have insurance and while your deductible is higher than you'd like, you think you're going to be okay, financially speaking. Then later, when you're recuperating at home, you get an enormous bill in the mail. Turns out one of the providers who attended to you was "out-of-network."
Trouble in Sri Lanka
In the wake of the Easter bombings, retaliation and violence against Sri Lanka's Muslim community continues to be a major concern.
When illegal aliens break the law
Local officials who try to obstruct federal immigration enforcement should be condemned for endangering the public, while those who assist the federal government in ridding their communities of dangerous, criminal aliens should be commended.
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